Wednesday, January 6, 2010

When I saw Rhoda was throwing her annual "year in review" party, I thought, "Did I even DO that many projects this year?" Apparently, I did. Here we go...

Looks like I did some organizing.

Some of that organizing involved more work than others, but it was all worth it.

Of course, there's the ever-daunting furniture redo's. So much work...

but much gratification in the end.

Remember how I got paid $10.00 for these barstools? A high moment for me.

Then, there's always the small projects. These didn't require as much time, but they weren't exactly easy. It's like I was painting while the Titanic was going down. Not the most steady of hands here.

There was a little redemption with these, but not much.

After stalking Sarah and her charming dresser, I knew I needed to have my own.

This ugly, non-functioning mudroom is a faint memory, but it's by far my favorite of the year. Thank the lord for mudroom cabinets!

And thank you for Goodwill for this $9.99 table that made me say bad words as I was refinishing it.

Alright, alright. I'm tired of showing it, but I can't ignore it. It was a big project for me, and I'm really happy about it. Have you seen this picture before? ;)

There you have it! 2009 in review! Hopefully, I can get a camera and computer that work, and the projects will continue! If not, I'll just have to draw all the pictures! You know how good that will be!

66 comments:

I am now a huge fan of yours! I don't remember how I found you, but I'm so glad I did. I've been wanting to paint a tree in my daughter's room, but well, we are moving next year so I don't want to deal now. But I still want to paint it blue. And the quilt my mom made for her little toddler bed has some of the exact same fabrics as your little girl's room and you helped me find the right color to paint it! Thanks! And I love the little tree paintings you did. I may copy if that's ok. She needs something on the walls terribly bad. Keep up your fabulous work and I can't wait to see what you come up with next! (I did a massive furniture redo last year too and it was killer!!)

Some of my favorite blog projects of the year were yours! Love the mud room and I have the photo of your garage saved for inspiration (one day my garage entrance will not scare visitors away... one day). Your furniture redo's were awesome! Can't wait to see what you have up your sleeve for 2010. Happy New Year.

your house looks fantastic!! i like all the clean lines and organization. you did a great job. two questions: where do you purchase all of your organization baskets, shelves, etc? also, LOVE your daugthers bed. where did you make that fabulous purchase?? thanks for sharing!

I can only hope that 2010 will prove to be as resourceful for me! I was set to stain our front door but between the cold weather and the kids getting sick it will have to wait. But it gives me time to contemplate other projects.Thanks for the great inspiration.

Congratulations, Chris! I'd seen all these before, seeing how I stalk you and all, but it was fun to see them again. You had a very productive year, and I feel so privileged to be able to peek over your shoulder as you go.

as always-you rock! I love coming on over here. It's like a breath of fresh crafting air. (i know that was so lame!)Come over and say hi! I have had a few exciting local tv apperances. I fill all sorts of cool :)Thanks as always for the tips. I feel your pain on the camera thing. Mine is biting the dust as well. Not completely dead, but pretty close. Blurry pics just plain old suck!

Great projects, I love them all, but that black back door is killing me. I am still working on my Love to have him accept the idea of having a black front door. I think I am winning him over.Looking forward to your 2010 projects.

Chris, your projects are always inspiring! So glad you did a review too. Love that mudroom and yes, we've seen that girl's room pic, but hey, it's worth mentioning one more time. In fact, it looks magazine worthy to me. It's been great getting to know you better this past year. Here's to 2010 & many more fun ones!

love them all. can you do me a favor? i am kind of new to your blog and I dont know how to go to the "how to" of each of these projects. can you add a link to your posts under the year in review or do I just need to go thru all older posts to find them?? thanks and thanks for the inspiration!

This is the 62nd comment in your box so I'm not sure if you would notice this. but still I want to let you know that I so enjoyed my visit today. The last picture is so adorable. I wish i can give my little girls' room that same cool and friendly atmosphere. I have been planning to do that. This post just inspired me to start the project anyways.Thanks!

I really love the mudroom. I wish I had one. I have a pretty big laundry room but we had to put a cabinet in it for a pantry. Large new house but a small pantry. I know that a woman did not draw the houseplans for this house:) You did a lot of great projects and that painted buffet piece it to die for. LOVE IT!

I love your site you are one of the few on my favs book marks list. Your so talented. I'm glad you share it! I loved your moms kitchen when I saw the picture I was so excited. That is exactly the type of cabinets I have in my home. I have DESPERATELY wanted to paint them and paint them white, but I don't know the first thing about painting cabnites. I don't even know where to begin. If you could have you mom or you give a quick "how to" I would LOVE that! This is my BIG project I am going to tackle this summer. I hope they turn out half as good as your moms. Thanks for having a marvelous site.